Lucas County property record for 5939 Merle St, Toledo, OH 43623
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,742 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,531 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer May 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-72837 |
| Primary APN | 23-72837 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,742 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,322 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,161 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,161 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,700 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5939 MERLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOLEDO |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43623-1144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 10-RS6 |
| Legal Description | WESTWOOD GDS 2ND EXTN LOT 859 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD GDS 2ND EXTN |
| Legal Tract | 79.01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 859 |
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | TOLEDO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 7901 |
5939 Merle St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2008.
Source: Lucas County records, as of June 12, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5939 MERLE ST, TOLEDO, OH 43623-1144 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 8, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CARRINGTON MTG SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200843814 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009135 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS OH |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5939 MERLE ST, TOLEDO, OH 43623-1144 |
| Document Number | 0000020056 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620056 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 5939 MERLE ST, TOLEDO, OH 43623-1144 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUCAS OH |
| Property Address | 5939 MERLE ST, TOLEDO, OH 43623-1144 |
| Document Number | 0000028666 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5939 MERLE ST TOLEDO OH 436231144, TOLEDO, OH 43623-1144 |
| Document Number | 0000028666 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28666 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MTG SVCS |
|---|---|
| Address | ANAHEIM, CA 92806 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2050 |
Source: Lucas County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lucas County |
| Municipality | Toledo City |
| Unified School District | Washington Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,415 (-) Land $7,630 Building $36,785 | $126,900 (-) Land $21,800 Building $105,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,531.00 (-7.59%) | $44,415 (+17.83%) Land $7,630 Building $36,785 | $126,900 Land $21,800 Building $105,100 |
| 2023 | $2,739.00 (+0.7%) | $37,695 (-) Land $6,510 Building $31,185 | |
| 2022 | $2,720.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,695 Land $6,510 Building $31,185 | |
| 2021 | $107,700 Land $18,600 Building $89,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5939 Merle St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1989–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5939 Merle St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TOLEDO serves 360,000 people · EPA ID OH4801411 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Mar 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Buckeye Cablesystem Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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